US Bridges

Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Alabama · 1 MI S Wellington · Structure no. 004822

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
249 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex-Well Rd.
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
Location1 MI S Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80375, -85.88835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic496 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Alex-Well Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.